The train driver in the courtyard

In the evening, the clouds in the sky were burning beautifully.

While Zhan Ye, the confused deputy director of the Beijing Chemical Plant, was driving to a ministry meeting, Li Aiguo was also staying in his office, holding an enamel pot in a daze.

Just now, the farmer applied for a batch of special warfare equipment - diapers - from the General Logistics Department's Quartermaster Production Department in the name of the Meteorological Station's Material Department.

The weather station's supplies department is responsible for providing military equipment support to meteorologists, including modified pistols, bird watchers, telescopes, radio stations, etc.

In order to make it easier for meteorologists to perform their tasks in the enemy's home.

The Logistics Department will also customize pen pistols, lipstick pistols, scarf maps, and binocular-shaped cameras (cameras disguised as telescopes) according to the actual requirements of the meteorologists.

The General Logistics Department's Military Production Department manages the domestic weapons industry and its enterprises, institutions, research institutes, and colleges and universities, and is the superior unit of the Beijing Chemical Plant.

The farmer personally contacted the General Logistics Department's Quartermaster Production Department. The leaders in the department attached great importance to diapers and agreed readily.

It was almost time to get off work, so Li Aiguo could ride his bike home.

The farmer asked Li Aiguo to stay in the weather station for a while, and then he left in a hurry.

Li Aiguo had no idea what was going on, so he simply gave up thinking about it.

"Old Cat, when will you return to the Gobi Desert?"

"It will probably be next month. There are some small things going on in Beijing."

Old Cat leaned back in the chair, squinting his eyes, letting the setting sun shine through the window and make his face red, and spoke vaguely.

Li Aiguo thought that after Lao Mao came back from the southeast, he had been missing for a long time, so he was sure that Lao Mao must have another mission in the capital.

This mission may be related to the Gobi Desert.

According to the regulations of the meteorological station, Li Aiguo had no choice but to ask idle questions.

Li Aiguo wanted to find a topic, but found that due to confidentiality regulations, there were very few topics to discuss.

Lao Mao’s background, work, or even life cannot be discussed, nor can the personnel relationships within the weather station be discussed.

All meteorologists know that any small detail, if leaked, could lead to a breach of security.

Two grown men can't possibly negotiate the price of vegetables at the market, right?
"You know, Hongsheng drank almost half a bowl of milk powder last night!" Li Aiguo scratched his head and finally found an absolutely non-sensitive topic.

Lao Mao feels that Li Aiguo has indeed become a dad now.

He used to hate children, always thinking they were prone to leaking secrets.

Seeing Li Aiguo's joy, Lao Mao was touched. He rubbed his nose and said, "When Hongsheng grows up a little, I will teach him how to shoot a gun."

"That's great. Hey, Old Cat, there's one thing Xiao Hongsheng can do that you definitely can't do." Li Aiguo picked up the tea and took a sip, looking at Old Cat with a smile.

The old cat frowned: "What's the matter?"

Li Aiguo smirked: "Lie on the bed and soak the water! One soak is half a meter high."

"."The old cat was silent.

He thought he could let the water out, but he definitely couldn't add water, let alone add water.

At this time, there was a sound of footsteps coming from far away outside. Three people could be distinguished from the footsteps, one of whom was a farmer.

The farmer's way of walking is very special. After taking a step, he will subconsciously tiptoe on his heels, as if he is ready to retreat at any time.

The other two people walked steadily and in unison, they must be comrades in the army.

Li Aiguo could hear it, and Lao Mao certainly could. The two of them looked at each other and immediately stood up.

The door was pushed open from the outside, and the person who came in was indeed the farmer, followed by two comrades in black Zhongshan suits.

The farmer pointed to two men in black Zhongshan suits and introduced them to Li Aiguo: "These two are the leaders of the Military Rank Reward and Pension Department."

Military Rank Reward and Protection Department. Li Aiguo was suddenly excited when he saw the leader holding a wooden box.

At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the boundaries between the military and politics were blurred, and cross-border appointments and transfers and demobilizations were commonplace.

In the past, in the army, people only cared about duties, not ranks.

Later, a military rank system corresponding to the job system gradually emerged, which was a major overhaul of the personnel system.

The Military Rank Reward and Pension Office was born in this context.

The leader of the Military Rank Reward and Pension Department appeared here, and there was only one possibility - to be awarded a rank!
The old cat's expression was also somewhat moved at this time.

You have to know that as a special department, the meteorological station can only fight in the shadows, and few people are awarded titles.

Even those comrades who hold military ranks and are combat personnel in the army have the opportunity to receive this honor.

Take Lao Mao for example. He has been engaged in the special front since before liberation. He has experienced life and death and countless hardships, but he is still not included in the army's "establishment".

For them, being awarded a title was an honor that they could hardly hope for. Li Aiguo was now standing tall like a pine tree, his heart beating violently as if it was about to burst out of his chest.

The man in the black Zhongshan suit solemnly opened the box in his hand, inside which lay two brand new epaulettes and an order letter that exuded an air of authority.

"Comrade Li Aiguo is awarded the rank of colonel. This is the order." The leader's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the air.

The content of the order was concise and clear, with only a few lines of strong handwriting and two seals symbolizing the highest honor.

But these few words and the red mark in that small space are something that countless people dream of and strive for their entire lives but cannot achieve.

Li Aiguo took a deep breath and took the order with slightly trembling hands. The thin piece of paper seemed to weigh a thousand pounds in his hands.

He suppressed the excitement in his heart and saluted the man in the black Zhongshan suit and the farmer with the most standard and solemn military salute.

The farmer's eyes were filled with satisfaction and pride, and he returned an equally solemn military salute.

The old cat stood silently by the side. Although there was a barely perceptible loneliness in his eyes, he was more happy for Li Aiguo.

The leader in the black Zhongshan suit nodded slightly and said, "Comrade Li Aiguo, this military rank is a recognition of your past achievements, but also a heavy responsibility.

I hope you will continue to remain loyal to the organization and the people and make greater contributions in the days ahead.”

Li Aiguo put down his saluting hand, straightened his back, and answered in a loud and firm voice: "Please rest assured, leader, I, Li Aiguo, will live up to my mission and dedicate everything I have to the country and the people.

No matter when and where, we must resolutely complete every task assigned by the organization! "

Without flowers or applause, an awarding ceremony that couldn't be simpler ended just like that.

The two leaders in black Zhongshan suits saluted the farmer and left in a hurry.

Li Aiguo was still immersed in excitement at this time.

According to the regulations of the 55-style military rank, the colonel with two bars and two stars is the main military rank of a regular regiment.

Of course, Li Aiguo is considered a technical soldier, which is very different from a real regular regiment.

The atmosphere in the room eased a little. Li Aiguo had just put away the order letter and epaulettes when the farmer asked the attendant to bring him a letter of appointment.

"Li Aiguo is appointed as the deputy director of the Materials Department of the Beijing Meteorological Station."

The appointment letter is just a piece of manuscript paper that can be filed away.

But because it was written by the farmer himself and there was a bright red seal on it, it looked particularly special.

"Teacher, you..." Li Aiguo did not expect that the farmer would give him another surprise.

The farmer has seldom smoked recently, but he took out a cigarette at this moment.

He took out two cigarettes, handed one to Lao Mao and one to Li Aiguo, and lit one for himself.

"You are about to go to the Beijing Chemical Factory to supervise the production of diaper materials. Having a formal identity can save you a lot of trouble."

The farmer's meaning was very clear. As a "non-staff" meteorologist, Li Aiguo had the Meteorological Bureau as his sword of authority when performing his duties, so there was no problem.

However, the production and procurement of diapers will enter the military industry in the future, which requires formalization, and Li Aiguo himself needs to become the imperial sword.

Deputy Director of the Materials Department of the Beijing Meteorological Station is a very suitable position, as it provides a title without having to sit in an office.

The old cat has a different opinion.

In his opinion, the farmer might be taking the opportunity to promote Li Aiguo.

Even the farmer himself may not be aware of his own little thoughts.

But the old cat found that he was just envious but not jealous at all.

As true brothers in life and death, Lao Mao felt that the rank of a major was not worthy of the contributions made by Li Aiguo.

Just being a special department and being able to have an identity in the open is enough.

Li Aiguo held the military rank order in one hand and the meteorological station appointment letter in the other, feeling that he had received double happiness.

"Thank you, teacher."

Li Aiguo knew very well that his double happiness was inseparable from his teacher.

"Work hard in the future and don't embarrass your teacher!" The farmer patted Li Aiguo's shoulder heavily.

Then he looked at the old cat.

Li Aiguo knew that the farmer and the old cat had important matters to discuss, so he said goodbye.

(End of this chapter)